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With a new year comes a new TWA convention and a new Texas Watermelon Queen…and I get the new title of “Texas Watermelon Queen Has-Been.”

But it’s OK, because it HAS BEEN an amazing year and a wonderful experience representing the Texas Watermelon

A Texas Watermelon Queen in the making.

Association. I feel so blessed to have been granted this opportunity and I’m so very thankful to all those who made it possible. I can honestly say that this experience was more than I could have ever wished for. All the things I learned, the memories that were created and the relationships that I formed all have a special place in my heart.

This year’s convention was so much fun for me because it felt like I was at a family reunion…and let me tell you my watermelon family is BIG! It felt so good being able to see everyone in the association that I had worked with during the past year all in one place. It was also a very emotional weekend for me because although I was so happy to pass on the title and experiences to a new young lady, I still wasn’t ready to be done with my duties as TWA Queen.

The lovely contestants.

I’m so thankful for the three lovely ladies that showed interest in the program and competed for title of Texas Watermelon Queen. It takes a lot of courage to get up in front of a crowd of people and essentially “sell yourself.” However, you all did a wonderful job and I especially applaud you for doing so on such short notice.

Special thanks are due first of all to Mrs. Wanda. We had the busiest year ever working for TWA and we sure did rack up the miles! I’m so thankful for all that she taught me, for putting up with me and for being the best travel companion anyone could ever ask for.

Special thanks also goes to the National Watermelon Promotion Board. They kept me very busy this year and I loved every minute of it!

Love all of them!

I especially want to thank the Texas Watermelon Association and EVERYONE in it! I consider them to be like my extended family because they welcomed me with open arms and taught me so much about the industry. They’re also great when you have a flat tire (i.e. Teretha & Lacy)! I personally want to thank Ranell, Gigi, Holley, Tony, Cheryl and Tiffany, Teretha and Lacy, Mrs. Connie & Mackie, Mr. DeRoy and Mrs. Gerry, Mr. Troy, Mrs. LaWanda and Aaron, and – to cover all of them in a few words- the Wiggins crew! They all were with me during some of my most memorable promotions and I’m so thankful to have created memories with each of them.

Last but certainly not least, special thanks to my family for loving me and supporting me in all my endeavors. I try not to brag, but I think I have the best family ever! And most importantly, I want to thank our Lord for blessing my life with such a wonderful experience and wonderful people. None of this could be possible without You.

So, the moment you’ve all been waiting for…

Old queen, queen mum, new queen!

Congratulations to the newest member of the TWA family, 2010 Texas Watermelon Queen Mariana!

Mariana, I know you will make an excellent representative for the association and I’m so excited for you! The journey you have before you is one you will never forget and although it can be tough at times, I promise it’s worth it. If you ever need anything, you know where to reach me.

CONGRATULATIONS MARIANA!

But wait! There’s more!

On February 17th – 20th I travel to Dallas for the National Watermelon Convention where all the state watermelon queens will compete for the title of National Watermelon Queen. I will try my best to Tweet about the convention while I’m there and to write a post once it’s all over. And who knows, maybe my watermelon travels aren’t over just yet.